a sight/wonder to behold

noun phrase

formal + literary

: a wonderful or impressive thing to see

The huge crowd that gathered at the stadium was a sight/wonder to behold.

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Reed's Tsunami through the table that narrowly missed Roman Reigns was truly a sight to behold. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 With war still raging in Ukraine, the country’s artistry is even more of a wonder to behold. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024 Racing Ahead In Fast Company Even as large superyachts remain a sight to behold, no yachting hub worthy of the name could ever be without a vibrant sailing community and the accompanying regattas. —

Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Separately, actress Nicole Ari Parker was a sight to behold in her maroon ensemble with a matching hat. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a sight/wonder to behold

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“A sight/wonder to behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sight%2Fwonder%20to%20behold. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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